FujiFilm FinePix A340 Flash Unit Replacement

Introdução

This guide explains how to replace the flash unit of a FujiFilm FinePix A340 camera.

The flash unit is a mechanism within a camera that creates a "flash" or quick burst of light while a photo is taken to illuminate the image. If the "flash" function of your camera is not working, you may need to replace your flash unit.

Note that this guide involves soldering, or using a special tool called a soldering iron to delicately weld parts together.

O que você precisa

Passo 1 Outer Case

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To prevent the danger of electric shock, remove the batteries before continuing to the next steps.
Slide the battery cover to the side to release the batteries.

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Passo 2

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Remove the five screws from the camera casing using a tri-point Y0 screwdriver.

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Passo 3

Grab the case with your hands and slowly pull back the outer casing.

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Passo 4 LCD Screen

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Locate the LCD screen and anchoring screw.
Remove screw.

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Passo 5

Carefully pull the LCD screen away from the board it is connected to.

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Passo 6

Push both blue switches away from the holding device to detach the LCD ribbon.
Be careful when removing the ribbon. If you damage it, you will need to replace it as well.

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Passo 7

Carefully detach the ribbon from where it was connected by the blue pins.

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Passo 8

Now that everything has been disconnected from the board, remove LCD screen.

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Passo 9 Motherboard

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Remove the two screws holding the circuit board down.

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Passo 10

Remove the black sticky tape from the circuit board and camera case.

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Passo 11

Gently pull the circuit board away from the front side of the camera.
Be careful when removing the assembly as to not break any solder leads or damage the lens assembly.

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Passo 12

Remove the motherboard by pulling it straight away from the assembly.

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Passo 13 Flash Unit

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Locate the flash unit of the camera. It includes the camera's flash and a capacitor.

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Passo 14

Desolder the flash unit at its three points.
Be careful not to damage the circuit board or surrounding parts with the solder iron.
Learn more about electronics soldering here.